The Suspendables

The Suspendables is a weekly podcast with former NHL star Russ Courtnall and his pal, comedian Jungle Jim Jerome. Listen in for classic, hilarious NHL stories; great discussion on the hottest NHL news; and interviews with some of hockey's biggest names. A new episode every Wednesday morning.

237: BACK IN THE SADDLE!! 09/08/2024

237: BACK IN THE SADDLE!! First show of the season and there’s no rust on us! Rusty takes us through he’s days of training camps...(good ones and bad ones) and reveals the secret to being the fastest guy in the league in his day...Ok it’s not that big of a secret! Huge mistakes by rookies when they wanna make their mark...Really? You wanna take on Wendel Clark? Jungle doesn’t know how to read a menu. A tribute to The Gaudreau brothers...sports fans have the biggest hearts <3 /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/32964087

236: No Rusty, No Problem! 06/20/2024

236: No Rusty, No Problem! Rusty's away so Jungle's at play! Jim hits the mic solo this week to share a few passages from his favourite books, all authored by NHL superstars. /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/31826732

235: Two Dads One Stanley Cup 06/06/2024

235: Two Dads One Stanley Cup Jungle's Oilers are going for the cup!! To say he's excited is an understatement. The dads gush about the unrivalled pinnacle of their pride & joy...the very essence of their happiness...the paramount treasure of their hearts – the Stanley Cup Finals, of course! Their kids get a mention too, somewhere between power plays and penalty kills. Playoff reels are going viral, but it's not just McNasty's insane goals lighting up the views – some unexpected 'highlights' are stealing the spotlight. /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/31638797

234: Coaches on THIN ICE! 05/30/2024

234: Coaches on THIN ICE! The fellas talk NHL coaches from Babcock to Bylsma. Playoff talk lives on with Jungle's Oilers still going strong in the third round this week! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/31539647

233: IF YOU LIKE THE PLAYOFFS...!!! 05/11/2024

233: IF YOU LIKE THE PLAYOFFS...!!! You gotta be lovin' what's gone on so far...even Rusty watched. He breaks it down for us! Jungle hit the town of Metcalfe and what a time...he may have pissed some people off, but they knocked it out of the park!! Shoutouts!! You just might hear your name. /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/31242142

232: FINALLY! RUSS TALKS HOCKEY...KINDA... 04/30/2024

232: FINALLY! RUSS TALKS HOCKEY...KINDA... Ya man! Rusty breaks down the playoffs. Stories of Bob Cole...he gave Jungle shit! It's your guess what Russ said (the most out of bounds ever!) after a wonderful Mr. Cole story... I bet your kid never did what my kid did...Jungle almost barfed. /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/31043658

231: What Rhymes With Heaven? 04/21/2024

231: What Rhymes With Heaven? PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! Jungle and Russ are betting on the playoffs...we make our picks. *Please excuse any audio quality issues, we had network connection issues. /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/30915683

230: PUCK THE STIGMA! 04/05/2024

230: PUCK THE STIGMA! Things get serious while the fellas talk about mental health in pro hockey... Then Russ gives us his opinion on referees in the NFL. Jungle shares some funny stories & life updates. Producers Note: Thanks for bearing with us while we wait for a new mic for Russ!! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/30706783

229: If you're gonna miss it by a minute, miss it by a day! 04/01/2024

229: If you're gonna miss it by a minute, miss it by a day! The fellas talk LTIR issues, player suspensions, and of course, golf! They also address the tragic passing of former NHL player Chris Simon. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this extremely difficult time. /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/30634013

228: WHAT'S LEFT TO PLAY FOR? 03/19/2024

228: WHAT'S LEFT TO PLAY FOR? What do you do as a player when you’re not gonna make the playoffs and there’s 15 games to go? LIV golf??? What’s up with the latest? Russ has lost his manhood! For sure? And much more…really? You decide. Producer's note: Sorry for any poor audio quality, Russ's mic broke. /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/30431783

227: Trading Spades 03/05/2024

227: Trading Spades The boys talk golf courses, vacations, & going drink for drink. Rusty gives us some insight into NHL trades and takes a quick break to yell at his neighbour! *Note from producer: Syd’s mic couldn’t be turned on for this episode so please excuse any silence when she is talked to/referenced. /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/30232768

226: College or NO College! 02/16/2024

226: College or NO College! Russ answers the questions of how does one know if they should skip school and stay in Junior? The now viral slap shot into the empty net...not sure I like Cournall's take on this... Do we like Corey Perry? And we go inside Rusty's life... /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/29979523

225: SO I’M WAITING FOR THE PUNCHLINE...AND…NOTHING! 02/09/2024

225: SO I’M WAITING FOR THE PUNCHLINE...AND…NOTHING! Cuz Rusty tells us he goes to church…I fear we’ve lost him... Not on your life folks…I’ll get him back to the dark side in no time. The problem is he knows they serve wine so he goes back to communion 9 times. Also…Check out the skills competition from 30 years ago to what happened this past weekend…You’re gonna be very very surprised Courts gives us a good look into who perhaps has the biggest effect on changing the the game…it ain’t who or what you think it is. And our second instalment on “IS RUSS’s life story worth telling?” /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/29869328

224: Rinks, Risks, & Reminiscences 02/02/2024

224: Rinks, Risks, & Reminiscences Russ has returned! He shares some stories from his week off...cigars were involved...go figure! Jungle plugs his latest endeabour, offering some insight into Rusty's early years, his family, and his career. Email us at: /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/29764693

223: NICE GUYS FINISH...FIRST?! 01/25/2024

223: NICE GUYS FINISH...FIRST?! What a refreshing take this athlete has on life and how to do things…Darcy Hordichuk was our guest and he made Jimmy cry! He was one of the toughest guys to ever play the game and he knew his role, but some of his answers about fighting are going to surprise you! Darcy joins us to share his life lessons, stories from his NHL career, and to discuss his latest endeavour, Canada to USA.The company offers expert cross border services exclusively for Canadians in the United States. Check out their website, , if you're a Canadian looking for a stellar resource to find everything you need in the United States! Producers note: Apologies for any poor audio quality. I did my best to enhance the files to improve listening experience. Thank you for bearing with us! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/29642358

222: Let's break it down! 01/19/2024

222: Let's break it down! Oilers vs Sens and the complete opposite happening with new head coaches. Russ’s take on the All Star game. Getting traded is tough especially when it comes to the personal side...Courtnall went through it 5 times. Theyre starting to compare McDavid to you know who...Is that really fair? The saga of daughter Sydney’s rental in Phoenix continues and it’s hilarious! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/29556953

221: CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK, JIMMY! 01/12/2024

221: CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK, JIMMY! Jim goes rogue and strays from the usual hockey talk to call up his ol' buddy Rusty for some advice... AND Russ's wife, the wonderful Paris, jumps on to offer some truly valuable insight on how she's put up with Rusty for more than THREE DECADES! (wait a second...a bald dude, life advice...what the hell is this...Dr. Phil?!) *Note from producer - We have moved to a new recording platform for improved sound quality, which has unfortunately led to difficulties when separating audio tracks. We apologize in advance for any skewed audio quality! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/29455858

220: The Crystal Ball 01/06/2024

220: The Crystal Ball The fellas take a look at what’s gonna happen in 2024... The newly formed womens pro league Ticket prices...going up or down? Russ’s take on a new culture at Hockey Canada... What’s next for Pickleball? Who cares! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/29368958

219: RUSTY AND JIMMY UP TO NO GOOD... 12/26/2023

219: RUSTY AND JIMMY UP TO NO GOOD... Jungle's Xmas party prank should have put him in jail Geoff pulled off a better prank!! Ovechkin chasing the goal record ain’t gonna happen! The boys are gonna bet on a few Canadian teams to win the cup...this is our year!! Did Russ’s buddy really go into someone’s laundry hamper at a party? He sure did!!! So gross! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/29234713

218: MONEY MONEY MONEY! 12/17/2023

218: MONEY MONEY MONEY! What the hell is happening with contracts?!!!? Russ tells us what were crazy contracts in his day! Did Russ make a crack that would get him fired? /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/29111533

217: WAS COREY PERRY IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK? 12/03/2023

217: WAS COREY PERRY IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK? Ya ya…we have to talk about it... Even after the death of the “skate across the neck“ incident Russ will surprise you with his take on equipment. Top 50 sports stories of the year are out…really? I mean really?? ...that’s the best we can do? Guess how much 3 days at Pebble Beach costs? Or as Syd calls it “Rock Stone.” /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/28900418

216: HELLO, IT'S ME! 11/29/2023

216: HELLO, IT'S ME! Lots to be discussed this week but the fellas mostly roasted Jim's kid for her poor travel plans... Jay Woodcroft is no more and Jimmy is sad :( Plus charges laid in the NHL... P.S. Syd's audio wasn't working after getting bud bugs at the beautiful Motel 6 this week, so apologies in advance for any weirdness with this track! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/28839303

215: SHORT AND NOT SO SWEET... 11/04/2023

215: SHORT AND NOT SO SWEET... Rusty weighs in on the tragic on ice accident. The absolute irony of suspending an NHL player for gambling. Sen's owner makes his first big move…You’re Fired! *The wifi did us dirty so we had to cut this show short...thanks for listening and bearing with us :) /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/28512155

214: Rusty says cheating is OK! 10/22/2023

214: Rusty says cheating is OK! Tricky little move...Russ’s trainer had to figure out opponents next moves. Mike Keenan gave Ted Nolan some sage advice…and how did that go for you Ted? What to do with your bottom 6 performers?! Tough day for Jake Debrusk. /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/28384487

213: IT'S HOCKEY SEASON BABY!!! 10/14/2023

213: IT'S HOCKEY SEASON BABY!!! What Rusty likes and dislikes when he played… A few picks for the season by the man himself...he sure wouldn’t want to try and coach todays brand of player. …oh ya! And Jimmy takes a hard stand about shit he shouldn’t be talking about… /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/28316915

212: Let's Start Again! 09/29/2023

212: Let's Start Again! The Ottawa Senators have new found faith in a cool owner…we like him and so does our guest... Speaking of a cool customer Cyril Leeder joins us. He was there at the start when the team came into the league and tells us it was over a pickup hockey game…Cyril is back as the new CEO and President of the team! Rusty really behaved himself with this…you’re gonna have to hear to believe it!! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/28182461

211: You are FIRED!!!! 09/24/2023

211: You are FIRED!!!! You know what rhymes with just hired? Fired! Mike Babcock acts his way out of a job. Rusty spoke to some players involved in this saga. Courtnall talks about some hilarious stories when it comes to picking a captain. Thoughts on this whole analytics deal teams are looking at now. Pickleball…Records…and Jungle apparently will leave the house not giving a damn what he’s wearing. /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/28126136

210: OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES…. 09/18/2023

210: OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES…. Jungle brings on his daughter and her 2 friends…Dad loses his mind with what they said…God help us all!! The rest of the show definitely took a back seat but Rusty continues his standup comedy routine!! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/28071486

209: WHAT ARE YOU PREPARED TO SACRIFICE...? 09/08/2023

209: WHAT ARE YOU PREPARED TO SACRIFICE...? What would Russ give up to win a Stanley Cup? Amazing what he was prepared to do to be traded to Detroit! There’s always a big divide in training camp that didn’t suit Courtnall at all. The fellas break down how they think the womens pro league will go...it’s not all positive…!! Jimmy tells an old joke that would get him fired today! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/27982929

208: Rusty's Tall Tales 09/02/2023

208: Rusty's Tall Tales Gino Odjick knocks it out of the park on the bus one day! Courtnall’s take on the new womens league. Sheldon Keefe must have something special going on. And it’s back to school…Did Jungle really bring beer his lunchpail in grade 4? Take a guess!! How he also bootlegged vodka out of his high school locker! /episode/index/show/924833ed-037b-4808-b425-923f0bfd0454/id/27924642

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